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CONTENTS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
PROGRAMME CHART
PREPARING THE LAUNDRY
SELECTING A PROGRAMME AND OPTIONS
STARTING AND COMPLETING A PROGRAMME
CHANGING A PROGRAMME
INTERRUPTING A PROGRAMME
DAILY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BOOKLET
BEFORE USING THE DRYER / CONNECTIONS
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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33
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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34
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER
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VENT CONNECTION
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DOOR REVERSIBILITY
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES SERVICE
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BEFORE USING THE DRYER / CONNECTIONS
1. Removing the packaging and check
•
After unpacking, make sure that the dryer is
undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the dryer.
Contact After-Sales Service or your local retailer.
•
Keep the packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as
they are potentially dangerous.
2. Electrical Connections
•
Electrical connections must be carried out by a
qualified technician in compliance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and current standard
safety regulations.
•
Electrical connection must comply with local
Electricity Board regulations.
•
Voltage information, power consumption and the
required fuse protection is shown on the rating
plate mounted at the rear of the dryer.
•
The manufacturer cannot accept any liability for
personal injury or damage to property resulting
from failure to adhere to these instructions.
•
The dryer must be earthed as prescribed by law.
•
Do not use extension leads or multiple adaptors.
•
Before any maintenance on the dryer disconnect it
from the mains supply.
•
Do not operate the dryer if it has been damaged
during transport. Contact one of our After-Sales
Service technicians.
•
Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out
by After-Sales Service.
•
After installation access to the mains plug has to
be guaranteed, or the all-pole disconnection has to
be possible with a switch.
3. Installation
•
Do not install your dryer where it can be subject
to extreme conditions, such as: poor ventilation,
temperatures around freezing (or above 35°C).
•
Remove the protective foil from the control
panel.
Stability:
When installing the dryer always carefully level
the dryer adjusting the two feet and check the
correct levelling with a spirit level.
To built in the dryer
•
For security reasons do not remove the worktop.
•
Connect the dryer to an external ventilation
system in order to prevent steam from damaging
your furniture during the years.
Stacking kit
Your dryer can be stacked on top of your front
loading washing machine. To do this, use stacking
kit AMH 542, available at your dealer.
Minimum housing dimensions:
Width: 600 mm
Height: 850 mm
Depth: 560 mm
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
1) For Great Britain only
Warning - this appliance must be earthed
Fuse replacement
If the mains lead of this appliance is fitted with a BS 1363A 13amp
fused plug, to change a fuse in this type of plug use an A.S.T.A.
approved fuse to BS 1362 type and proceed as follows:
1.
Remove the fuse cover (
A
) and fuse (
B
).
2.
Fit replacement 13A fuse into fuse cover.
3.
Refit both into plug.
Important:
The fuse cover must be refitted when changing a fuse and if the fuse
cover is lost the plug must not be used until a correct replacement
is fitted.
Correct replacement are identified by the colour insert or the colour
embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacement fuse covers are available from your local electrical
store.
2) For the Republic of Ireland only
The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently
apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the
2-pin, side earth type.
3) Socket outlet / plug (valid for both countries)
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, please
contact Whirlpool Service for further instruction. Please do not
attempt to change plug yourself. This procedure needs to be carried
out by a qualified Whirlpool technician in compliance with the
manufactures instructions and current standard safety regulations.
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PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Packing
The packing box may be fully recycled as
confirmed by the recycling symbol.
2. Energy saving tips
•
Always dry a full load: depending on the type of
laundry and the programme/drying time.
•
By preference use the maximum spin speed allowed
by your washing machine, since draining the water
mechanically requires less energy.
•
Do not overdry the laundry.
•
Clean the lint filter after
every
drying cycle.
•
Place your dryer in a room with a temperature
between 15° C and 20° C. In case of higher
temperature ventilate the room.
•
Always select the correct programme/drying time
for the load in order to obtain the desired drying
results.
•
Select the gentle option only with small loads.
•
When drying cotton, for example: dry iron dry and
cupboard dry loads together. Start with the iron dry
programme/drying time setting, remove the
laundry to be ironed at the end of that cycle and
dry the remainder of the load on the cupboard dry
setting.
3. Disposing of packaging and old appliances.
The dryer is built from reusable materials. The
dryer must be disposed of in compliance with local
waste disposal regulations.
•
Before scrapping, cut off the power cable so that
the dryer cannot be connected to the mains.
4. Child safety:
Children must not be allowed to play with the
dryer.
5. General recommendations:
•
Always set the programme/time selector knob to
the “0” position after use. This prevents the dryer
from being switched on accidentally.
•
Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance,
switch off the dryer and disconnect it from the
mains supply.
•
To clean the outside of the dryer, use a neutral
detergent and a damp cloth.
•
Do not use abrasive detergents.
Clean the lint filter at the end of every drying
cycle:
1. Open the door.
2. Pull the filter upwards.
3.
Remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.
•
Push the filter firmly back into place.
•
Wipe away lint from the door seal and the door
using a damp cloth.
•
If the lint filter mesh is clogged, clean it with
water and a soft brush.
•
If necessary, the power cable may be replaced with
an identical one obtained from our After-Sales
Service. The power cable must only be replaced by
a qualified technician.
EC Declaration of Conformity
•
This dryer has been designed, constructed and
distributed in compliance with the safety
requirements of EC Directives:
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73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
•
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
•
93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive.
•
The dryer must be used in the household for the
described uses.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYER
A.
Work top
B.
Contact pin
C.
Door
To open the door: pull the
handle
To close the door: push gently
until closed.
D.
Filter
Reminder - Maintenance and Cleaning
Clean the lint filter at the end of every drying cycle:
Open the door.
Pull the filter upwards.
Remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.
A
B
C
D
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VENT CONNECTION
In some dryer models the vent hose together with an adaptor is
supplied in the drum. If the hose and adaptor are not supplied as a
standard the optional accessory AMH 577 kit, available at your
dealer.
Note:
If the vent hose is not supplied, the AMH 577 kit, available
from your dealer, should be used.
Installing the vent hose
A.
Place a towel or the packing material on the right-hand side next
to the dryer.
B.
Place the dryer on its right-hand side (seen from the front) on the
towel or the packing material.
C.
Push the adapter into the hose (see illustration). Attach the air
vent hose adapter to the connection located under the dryer and
lock it by means of the foreseen lugs.
Venting outside
•
Without kinking it, lead the vent hose outside (inside diameter
10 cm, maximum length with two bends 3 m).
•
Ensure that the vent hose does not sag when stacking the dryer
on a washing machine. It should only be placed horizontally or
upwards.
•
Do not connect to ventilation systems protected by fly nets. These
can become clogged and cause malfunctioning of the dryer.
•
Do not connect the air vent hose to a chimney or to a mechanical
ventilation extractor duct.
•
Do not connect the vent hose to the heating system. Only connect
the hose to ventilation systems insulated against humidity.
Dryer operation without vent hose
•
Only use the dryer in a large, well-ventilated room.
•
Keep the room free of dust.
A minimum distance of 10 cm between rear of appliance and the wall
must be observed.
Dryer placed close to the wall; venting to the left or right
Install the dryer by using the bi-directional kit AMH 869, available at
your dealer, should be used.
C
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DOOR REVERSIBILITY
Door Reversibility
A. Unplug the dryer.
B.
Open the door.
C.
Using a spanner, turn the contact pin on the inside of the door
(top) through 90° and remove it.
D.
Remove the 2 door hinge screws, followed by the door.
E.
Unscrew the 2 screws above and below the door lock system.
F.
Removing the door lock: using a screwdriver, press down on the
small rib in the upper opening and extract the door lock by pulling
it towards you.
G.
Reverse the door:
H.
Fasten the door on the desired side using the 2 screws.
I.
Insert the door lock system on the opposite side and lock it
securely.
J.
Fix the 2 screws above and below the door lock system.
K.
Replace the contact pin in the inside of the door (top).
D
C
F
E
E
C
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / AFTER-SALES SERVICE
Troubleshooting Guide
If a fault occurs, before contacting our After-
Sales Service, make the following checks to try
and remedy the problem:
Drying takes too long / laundry is not dry
enough:
•
Was the correct programme selected?
•
Was the inserted laundry too wet (Washing
machine spin speed less than 800 rpm)?
•
Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator lamp on)?
T
he dryer does not operate:
(following a power failure and/or interruption
to the mains supply, always press the Start
button).
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Is the plug properly inserted into the mains
electricity socket?
•
Is there a power failure?
•
Has the fuse blown?
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Is the door well closed?
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Has the programme been selected?
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Has the start delay option been selected?
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Has the
Start/Pause
button been pressed?
Lint filter indicator lamp light on:
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Is the lint filter clean?
•
Is the vent hose blocked?
After-Sales Service
If, after carrying out the above checks the
malfunction persists or appears again, turn the
dryer off and call our After-Sales Service (refer
to guarantee).
Please specify:
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The nature of the fault.
•
The dryer type and model.
•
The service code (the number after the word
Service on the adhesive rating plate) on the right-
hand side when the door is open.
•
Your full address and phone number.
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